The City of St. Petersburg 2026 General Election Guide
Oct. 6, 2026 – As part of its St. Pete Votes! campaign, the City of St. Petersburg is helping residents prepare for the November 3 general election with key details on when, where, and how to vote.
Here’s everything you need to know:
Vote by Mail
Request Deadline: Thursday, Oct. 22, at 5 p.m.
Request a vote-by-mail ballot through VotePinellas.gov. You can renew your request online by using the link above or by calling the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections at 727-464-VOTE (8683). Ballots must be received by the Supervisor of Elections office by 7 p.m. on Election Day, so be sure to mail it ASAP or drop your ballot at an official secure ballot return location.
Early Voting
Monday, Oct. 19 – Sunday, Nov. 1
Skip the Election Day lines and vote early at any early voting site in Pinellas County. The early voting location in St. Pete is at Pinellas County Election Services, 501 First Ave. N. Find other locations and hours at VotePinellas.gov.
Election Day
Tuesday, Nov. 3, Polls are open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
If you’re going to vote in person on Election Day, make sure you’re election ready! Look up your polling place at VotePinellas.gov — it may not be the same location you’ve used in past elections.
What to Bring
State law requires a voter to present valid picture and signature identification at the polling place. Florida accepts several forms of photo and signature ID, including a driver’s license, state ID card, U.S. passport, or student ID. Voters without acceptable identification may vote using a provisional ballot, which will be evaluated later for eligibility by a canvassing board.
Share Your Story
Your voice is your vote! After you leave the polling booth, take a photo, tag the City of St. Pete on Facebook or Instagram, use #StPeteVotes, and you could be featured on our City social media!
Don’t Be Scared, Vote!
The St. Pete Votes Campaign is proud to support the Childs Park Neighborhood Association (CPNA) in their Don’t Be Scared, Vote! initiative. On Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 – 7 p.m., CPNA will be hosting a family-friendly Trunk or Treat and nonpartisan voter engagement event at 1526 49th St. S. This partner-powered community event, will bring together neighborhood organizations, nonprofits, businesses, government agencies, and residents to each contribute resources, activities, services and support. For more information contact ChildsParkTeam@gmail.com.
Parking
For early voters, overflow parking will be available at the St. Pete Coliseum (535 4th Ave. N) on Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1.